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Optional Activities

Cadet corps organize and offer optional activities that takes advantage of local resources. These activities are offered as a complement to the Star Program.

The following tri-service optional training activities are supported by National Defence by providing the equipment and training aids, rations, transportation and field accommodation (winter/summer) :

Ask your corps training staff how to get involved !!!

Other optional activities are organized and funded by each corps/local sponsor. When you are asked to participate in fundraising, the money goes to pay for these activities:

  • cultural tours
  • social activities
  • specialized training
  • end-of-year events

Affiliated Unit are also a source of optional training such as abseiling.